Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc in Ridgeland, SC was fined $15,269 by CMS following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc (Ridgeland, SC) — $15,269 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc in Ridgeland, SC was fined $15,269 by CMS following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.


• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.


• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.


• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.


• Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.